Building Bone Health Knowledge with Dr. Susan Bukata, UCSD image

Building Bone Health Knowledge with Dr. Susan Bukata, UCSD

Apr 04, 2023
06:00PM - 07:15PM PDT
Online Event
Overview

Up to 80% of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients have bone lesions and are at high risk for skeletal related events, including fractures, spinal cord compression and need for surgery or radiation. Susan Bukata, MD, Orthopedics Department Chair at UCSD, will join us to answer your questions about methods to evaluate your risk of skeletal events, treatment options and suggested measures to improve bone health. Dr. Bukata is a respected international orthopedic expert, at the same time, she is known for her compassion, patience, and ability to communicate and explain complex bone health issues in easy-to-understand layperson’s terms. Bring your questions! You won’t want to miss this opportunity!

Agenda
5:55 PM
Log-In/Virtual Mingle
SoCal Community Chapter Members
6:00 PM
Welcome and Introduction
Audrey, Todd and Diane
6:10 PM
Member Spotlight
Wendy Mickas

A myeloma patient shares her journey as a multiple myeloma patient.

6:15 PM
Guest Speaker and Q&A
Susan Bukata, MD

 Topic: Building Bone Health with Dr. Susan Bukata, UCSD

6:45 PM
Q&A
SoCal Community Chapter Members

Type your questions in the chat throughout the presentation and we will answer them.

7:00 PM
Community News and Upcoming Events
Diane and Todd Kennedy
7:15 PM
Virtual Mingle
SoCal Community Chapter Members

Let’s get to know each other!

Speakers & Moderators
Healthtree contact Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey Burton-Bethke

Audrey is a content writer and editor for the HealthTree Foundation.

Audrey joined the HealthTree Foundation as the Myeloma Community Program Director in 2020. While not knowing much about myeloma at the start, she has since worked hard to educate herself, empathize and learn from others' experiences. She loves this job. Audrey is passionate about serving others, loves learning, and enjoys a nice mug of hot chocolate no matter the weather.
Healthtree contact Diane Kennedy

Diane Kennedy

Diane Kennedy is a care partner to her husband, Todd, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2017.

Diane has been an active and engaged care partner with Todd, her husband, since he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2017. In January 2020 they retired to devote their time and talents as patient advocates, HealthTree coaches, and myeloma community leaders. They are committed to helping improve and advance cancer care for all patients and feel a collaborative, virtual support group is an excellent way to help educate and empower patients and their families. Diane and Todd have lived in Orange County, CA for over 25 years where they raised their two sons.
Healthtree contact Todd Kennedy

Todd Kennedy

Todd Kennedy was diagnosed with myeloma in 2017 and has become a tireless advocate for myeloma patients and research.

Todd Kennedy was diagnosed with myeloma in 2017 and has become a tireless advocate for myeloma patients and research. His background includes over 30 years working in the pharmaceutical industry until he and his wife Diane retired from their respective first careers to devote their time and talents to strengthen the myeloma community. They collaborate with HealthTree and other trusted partners to educate and empower myeloma patients and caregivers and accelerate the arrival of cures.
Healthtree contact Susan Bukata, MD

Susan Bukata, MD

Susan Bukata, MD, is the Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UC San Diego. She is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating diseases and injuries that affect bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. She is internationally recognized for her work on bone fragility disorders, which range from osteoporosis to rare genetic bone disease. Her National Institutes of Health-funded research focuses on fracture healing and developing ways to help patients heal faster, without additional surgical intervention.